Panic-buying sprees are leading to fears that hoarding may hurt the delivery of supplies to those who most need them. The CBC's John Northcott reported Tuesday from Tokyo that there are growing doubts about the government’s handling of the crisis.

CBC's Amber Hildebrandt is in Japan reporting on the recovery efforts. She sent this by email today:

How an earthquake feels

Stronger ones are similar to the rocking of a boat, especially in highrises, which are built flexible because stiffer structures crumble more easily. The building sways back and forth, side to side and even in a circular motion.

Other times it can feel like the ground is quivering. It can also be so faint you're unsure of whether it's a quake or a dizzy spell.

The Chubu Electric Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant in Shizuoka reported no irregularities and continued to operate after Tuesday's quake, public broadcaster NHK said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Thousands of people living near a quake-damaged nuclear plant in northeastern Japan were urged to leave the area or stay indoors Tuesday after government officials raised concerns about radiation levels around the facility.